AFS Beef and Lamb Structure
AFS Beef and Lamb operates the Red Tractor Beef and Lamb Assurance Schemes which are part of Assured Food Standards. The ABM company was fully integrated into AFS on 1 January 2009 (click here to see AFS Structure). The previous ABM Board of Directors became the AFS Beef and Lamb Sector Board on 1 January 2009. Click one of the links below for more details:
AFS BEEF & LAMB SECTOR BOARD
The AFS Beef and Lamb Sector Board is appointed both from within and outside the beef and lamb industry and is responsible for overseeing the management of the company and its activities.
For more information on the AFS Beef and Lamb Sector Board - Click here!
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Name
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Company/Job Role
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Representing
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John Thorley O.B.E.
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Chairman
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NSA - Sheep Farmers
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| Andrew Blenkiron |
Farmer |
NFU - Beef and sheep farmers |
| Norman Bagley |
AIMS Policy Director |
Small/Medium size processors |
| David Clarke |
AFS Chief Executive |
Assured Food Standards |
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Chris Dodds
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Livestock Auctioneers Association |
LAA - Auctioneers
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| Eddie Harper M.B.E. |
Independent Haulage Consultant |
Livestock Hauliers |
| Stuart Roberts |
ABP Ltd |
BMPA - Processors |
| Robert Robinson |
Farmer |
NBA - Beef Farmers
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| Nick Allen |
Director |
EBLEX |
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Duncan Sinclair
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Waitrose |
Retailer Representative
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TAG (Technical Advisory Group)
TAG is a group of industry experts and representatives who meet at least three times a year to discuss standard setting for farm, market, transport and abattoir standards. The group consider legislation, existing standards, market activity and industry requirements when making decisions about Red Tractor Beef and Lamb standards. The varied expertise provided by TAG ensures that the standards are practical and achievable whilst meeting the requirements of consumers.
Click here for more information on each of the TAG members.
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Name
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Company/Job Role
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Expertise
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Andrew Blenkiron
Brendan Harrington
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Chairman
Esca Food Solutions
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NFU - Beef and sheep farmers
Meat Processing
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Barry Woof
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A E George & Son
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Livestock Haulage
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Miriam Parker
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Welfare Consultant
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Animal Welfare
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John Mercer
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NFU Chief Livestock Adviser
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Livestock Production
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John Dracup
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St Merryn Meats
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Livestock Procurement & Processing
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Mike Lees
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Consultant
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Meat Processing
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Peter Morris
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NSA Chief Executive
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Sheep Production
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Lesley Stubbings
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Sheep Consultant
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Sheep Production
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Simon Draper
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Leek Auction Market
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Auctioneering
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Graham Godbold
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Shropshire Trading Standards
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Legal Enforcement
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Ian Baker
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Hampden Veterinary Hospital
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Farm Vet
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Gordon Meek
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Farmer
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Cattle and Sheep Production
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SECRETARIAT
Click here to find out more about the staff at AFS Beef and Lamb.
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Name
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Company/Job Role
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Philippa Wiltshire
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Beef and Lamb Sector Manager
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Emma Surman
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Beef and Lamb Technical Manager
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Hazel Cooper
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Beef and Lamb Office Manager |
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